Antonyms for vest


Grammar : Verb
Spell : vest
Phonetic Transcription : vɛst


Definition of vest

Origin :
  • early 15c., "to put in possession of a person," from Middle French vestir, from Medieval Latin vestire "to put into possession, to invest," from Latin vestire "to clothe," related to vestis "garment, clothing," from PIE *wes- "to clothe" (see wear). Related: Vested; vesting.
  • verb authorize, entrust
Example sentences :
  • He pulled his watch from the pocket of his vest, hanging on the bedpost.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • And, firm and dauntless, Morton laid his hand on the giant's vest.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • She heard him take off his coat and vest and hang them on the back of a chair.
  • Extract from : « Bride of the Mistletoe » by James Lane Allen
  • She again touches it; it is drawn from her vest; it falls to the ground.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • He dipped into his vest pocket and produced his silver stop watch.
  • Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
  • May be beatin' Heaven's music 'neath that faded coat and vest.
  • Extract from : « The Universal Reciter » by Various
  • He used to shout it and kick his father vigorously in the vest.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • But I cal'late the upper end ain't been introduced to your vest yet.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • I found it afterwards in my vest, so all your jawin' was just for nothin'.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Then he put the spoon back in his vest and he walked towards the door.
  • Extract from : « FreeChildrenStories.com Collection » by Daniel Errico

Synonyms for vest

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